Hello everyone!
As you can tell, I'm new here and was just wondering if it was possible to root the Samsung Galaxy S 4G SGH-T959v without a computer. I found this thread but it was a dead-end.
The reason I want to root without a PC is because my phone's USB port doesn't work. Of course, rooting is not necessary and I might as well just deal with the stock apps and gingerbread, but I'd prefer to have ICS (at least), and Jelly Bean looks awesome so I'm tempted.
I know it's possible to root the Vibrant without a PC, has anyone tried to root this one that way as well? I could try some rooting method for another phone but I'm afraid I might brick it and have to restore using USB port (which doesn't work).
Thanks in advance for any help.
//Nicole
NBardales said:
Hello everyone!
As you can tell, I'm new here and was just wondering if it was possible to root the Samsung Galaxy S 4G SGH-T959v without a computer. I found this thread but it was a dead-end.
The reason I want to root without a PC is because my phone's USB port doesn't work. Of course, rooting is not necessary and I might as well just deal with the stock apps and gingerbread, but I'd prefer to have ICS (at least), and Jelly Bean looks awesome so I'm tempted.
I know it's possible to root the Vibrant without a PC, has anyone tried to root this one that way as well? I could try some rooting method for another phone but I'm afraid I might brick it and have to restore using USB port (which doesn't work).
Thanks in advance for any help.
//Nicole
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Sorry I can't answer your question but I would suggest going right to Kit Kat once you've rooted it (rather than ICS or JellyBean). This SlimSaber build is working great for me so far, only GPS is not working for some but I think the developer is real close to getting that resolved. KitKat is intended for low-RAM devices such as this one. Good luck!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616367
NBardales said:
Hello everyone!
As you can tell, I'm new here and was just wondering if it was possible to root the Samsung Galaxy S 4G SGH-T959v without a computer. I found this thread but it was a dead-end.
The reason I want to root without a PC is because my phone's USB port doesn't work. Of course, rooting is not necessary and I might as well just deal with the stock apps and gingerbread, but I'd prefer to have ICS (at least), and Jelly Bean looks awesome so I'm tempted.
I know it's possible to root the Vibrant without a PC, has anyone tried to root this one that way as well? I could try some rooting method for another phone but I'm afraid I might brick it and have to restore using USB port (which doesn't work).
Thanks in advance for any help.
//Nicole
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Its not possible to root this phone without the USB port. Even if it were, recovering from the inevitable first time brick would be impossible.
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Hello experts!
I would like to add up to the other related threads and ask for development (roms&root) for the Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4/5.0 PMP. It's related to the SGS as you know, but even with android market a lot of apps, like supercurio's Voodoo control, or other PMP-relevant apps are unaccesible on this devices. They will get released soon to the US (hopefully) so I hope they'll become popular enough for developing.
Thanks!
You have to root these players with superoneclick http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
Thanks, I'll try it. This http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17236337 other workaround doesn't seem to work, someone else tried that.
Can Galaxy S WIFI be rooted? I am thinking of buying one if it has been successfully done.
yes, i've rooted mine with superoneclick
let's see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1141893
SuperOneClick works for getting ROOT. Just make sure to have USB Debugging on and Kies not running.
Bump!
This device really needs the attention of developers, etc.
The U.S. version currently runs on 2.3.5 and can not be rooted for some reason.
It can also not be downgraded to the rootable 2.2 firmware for the international versions! This could be a great device for people who don't want a phone, but it needs to be rootable. Please help!
iJimaniac said:
Bump!
This device really needs the attention of developers, etc.
The U.S. version currently runs on 2.3.5 and can not be rooted for some reason.
It can also not be downgraded to the rootable 2.2 firmware for the international versions! This could be a great device for people who don't want a phone, but it needs to be rootable. Please help!
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I have a US Version running 2.3.5 GINGERBREAD, and you can root it using "DooMLoRD_v1_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su" Google it. It is also on this forum.
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I have a US Version running 2.3.5 GINGERBREAD, and you can root it using "DooMLoRD_v1_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su" Google it. It is also on this forum.
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Yes, me too and you might want to give it the right name - it is the Samsung Galaxy Player 5 without the S (the S probably confuses some as there is no way to use it as a phone).
I have a custom 2.3 ROM on my international player and I rooted it fine with super one click.
Sorry if I missed another thread been searching for awhile, but is it possible to root the version 4g lte xoom running I believe it's 3.2.4 anyway all root methods require... Well the ones I've found that bootloader be unlocked. I think I am out of luck but wanted to ask the pros. Here's what we're doing a client has purchased a large amount of these from vzw and we as need to configure them prefably without having to manually setup each one. I think titanium backup would work good or as I'm typing this I believe I was reading about an app similar that didn't require root? I hrmm that maybe my answer anyway I'm looking for any suggestions for basically creating an image for these tablets also if root can be achieved without unlocking as we do not want to be void their warranties, any help would be great to thanks in advance
You should be fine the bootloader I believe uses an efuse to determine whether or not its unlocked so that should not be able to be overwriten by a software update
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Hey guys.
A friend of mine won a Sega Tokio 2.0 tablet which is running ICS 4.0.4
Just wondering is it possible to root this device? Like a general root program maybe for ICS?
Also if it could be done then what kind of roms would I install? Again is there general tabet roms?
I know a fair bit about the basics but only ever used an galaxy S2 and S3 so there's always been plenty of specific info for these devices. Where as this tokio seems rare to get info.
Thanks
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Tokio Smartphone
Similar problem , Tokio Smartphone won from Sega-prize , incompatible with Three network , wondering if there was a way of flashing rom to make it compatible with three
+1 for Tokia Smartphone.
It's actually a nice phone but I would like root.
Used driver from superoneclick and win 8 seemed to accept it.
Tried rooting it using SOC and Root by restore by binary but neither worked
Hello,
This is my very first post so sorry if this is creating a new thread that shouldn't exist. I have a Macbook Pro and I recently got the official Jelly Bean from Rogers (it's like AT&T in Canada) for my Galaxy S II LTE. I want to root my phone but would also like to have the option to unroot it in case I need to turn my phone in for the warranty.
Can someone give me a simple (n00b) step-by-step explanation on how to root my phone?
Thanks
Questions belong in q&a just for future notice and always read read the stickies and use search to avoid being flamed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28785461
There the link
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liuac said:
Hello,
This is my very first post so sorry if this is creating a new thread that shouldn't exist. I have a Macbook Pro and I recently got the official Jelly Bean from Rogers (it's like AT&T in Canada) for my Galaxy S II LTE. I want to root my phone but would also like to have the option to unroot it in case I need to turn my phone in for the warranty.
Can someone give me a simple (n00b) step-by-step explanation on how to root my phone?
Thanks
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like hechoen says in the other thread, use Heimdall, or borrow a pc, just takes a few minutes.
im uploading a flashable deodexed rooted w/mohans kernelk, will be done soon.
to return to stock ics via cwm/twrp(no odin needed) read my howto restore to stock guide, good for warranty repair when having a dead usb port, driver issues and for mac users
Best way to root with Mac is throwing it off a bridge then get a pc.
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I so want to update this device to Kit Kat 4.4.2. It is stuck trolling at 4.1.2. I am tired of waiting for ATT to get around to releasing an update (BLOATWEAR INCLUDED). Is there any other way to do it? I have heard that rooting would allow me to do it but I don't know the first thing about rooting and don't want to brick my tablet because I use it at work on a daily basis.
Any help much appreciated. Sorry in advance if this question has been asked/answered. Been hunting solutions all day and eyes are worn out.
In order to flash a rom, stock or custom you will have to root your tablet first. Try this thread: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2430540 for tips on how to do it. There is always a certain risk involved in rooting/flashing so be sure to read about other users experience, before executing at own risk! Good Luck
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